1909 Western State Normal Hilltoppers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1909 Western State Normal Hilltoppers football Independent 6–1 William H. Spaulding 3rd John McGuiness Woodward Avenue grounds The 1909 Western State Normal Hilltoppers football team was an American football team that represented Western State Normal School (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1909 college football season. In their third season under head coach William H. Spaulding (who later went on to coach at Minnesota and UCLA), the Hilltoppers compiled a 6–1 record. Tackle John McGuiness was the team captain.Football History: All-Time Captains Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948804 The fall of 1909 was the sixth fall term in the school's history.Western Normal Ready Detroit Free Press September 26, 1909 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18489336/western_normal_ready/ Newspapers.com By early October 1909, the school had an enrollment of more than 550 students. Dwight B. Waldo was the school's president.Over 550 in Thus Far: Western Normal's Attendance Largest in Its History Detroit Free Press October 10, 1955 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18489188/over_550_in_thus_far_western_normals/ Newspapers.com On November 27, 1909, the school held a dinner in honor of the football team. Coach Spaulding was the toastmaster, and President Waldo spoke about "The Event," referring to the football team's victory over Kalamazoo College. The women of the sewing and cooking departments were in charge of the event, including decorations and planning, preparing, and serving the meal.Western Normals Rejoice Detroit Free Press November 28, 1909 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18489288/western_normals_rejoice/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y October 2 at Otsego High School Otsego, MI W 61–0 Normal Team Toys With Otsego High https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252143/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan October 3, 1909 8 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 at Albion Albion, MI L 6–10 Kalamazoo Bites the Dust: Falls Before Albion's Rush in Well-Played Game Detroit Free Press October 10, 1909 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18488992/kalamazoo_bites_the_dust_falls_before/ Newspapers.com October 16 at Battle Creek High School Battle Creek, MI W 15–0 Normals Score Thrice Detroit Free Press October 17, 1909 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18489052/normals_score_thrice/ Newspapers.com October 23 Dowagiac High School Woodward Avenue grounds Kalamazoo, MI W 47–0 Normal Team Meets Dowagiac High Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252374/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan October 23, 1909 8 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com Straight Football Beats Dowagia https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252400/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan October 24, 1909 10 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 3:30 p.m. Benton Harbor College Woodward Avenue grounds Kalamazoo, MI W 28–3 Benton Harbor Will Bring Fast Eleven https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252249/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan October 29, 1909 8 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com College Loses To Kalamazoo The News-Palladium October 30, 1909 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18488917/college_loses_to_kalamazoo/ Newspapers.com November 13 2:15 p.m. 1909 Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Woodward Avenue grounds Kalamazoo, MI W 26–5 Normal And College Will Clash Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252029/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan November 13, 1909 8 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com Normals Triumph Over Kazoo College https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168252082/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan November 14, 1909 10 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 at Central Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 11–0 Brilliant Playing Wins For Normals https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette/168251929/ Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo, Michigan November 20, 1909 8 March 18, 2025 Newspapers.com Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1906-09 https://wmubroncos.com/sports/2010/5/18/204947744.aspx Western Michigan University March 24, 2025 References Western State Normal Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western State Normal Hilltoppers football